Easter Bunny Murder
- Authors: Leslie Meier
- Series: Book 19 in the Lucy Stone Mystery series
- Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery
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- Rating: 4.5 based on 671 reviews
- Release Date: January 29, 2013
- Print length: 304 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Spring has arrived in Tinker's Cove, and Lucy Stone is overwhelmed with tasks on her to-do list.
From decorating eggs with her grandson to preparing a delicious Easter meal to tending to her garden after the cold winter, Lucy barely has time to investigate a murderer who seems to be struck with spring fever.
Lucy has always enjoyed covering the annual Easter egg hunt for the Pennysaver.
Hosted by the wealthy socialite Vivian Van Vorst at Pine Point, a lavish oceanfront estate, the event is a fancy affair where adults mingle over cocktails while children search for eggs containing surprises like savings bonds or jelly beans.
However, when Lucy arrives with her three-year-old grandson, the gates to VV's estate are unexpectedly locked, and a man dressed as the Easter Bunny collapses and dies shortly after
Lucy discovers that the victim is Van Vorst Duff, VV's grandson, and begins to unravel the mysteries hidden within the seemingly perfect Pine Point, where the lavish lifestyle seems to be fading.
VV, once known for her generosity, has suddenly become reclusive, skipping appointments with friends and halting her charitable donations without explanation.
As Lucy investigates a list of potential suspects, she has a strong feeling that someone is not just hunting for eggs but something much more sinister. She must dig deep and follow the clues before another victim falls prey to the killer.